Harder to read on the tube or in bed…!

This painting is titled "Sidekicks II" and was created by the American contemporary artist Michele Poirier-Mozzone. Based in Massachusetts, Poirier-Mozzone is known for her "Fractured Light" series, which explores the transformative effects of water and sunlight on the human form. This particular work is an oil on canvas piece that captures a unique underwater perspective, looking up toward the surface. Her work often emphasizes

This painting, "Sidekicks II" by Michele Poirier-Mozzone, is an oil on canvas from her Massachusetts-based "Fractured Light" series, exploring water and sunlight's effects on humans. It depicts an underwater perspective looking up.

Publishers go paperback-first as readers shun bulky books Hardback titles remain profitable, yet fewer readers favour the format

Finally!!

www.thetimes.com/article/5e62...

Advocating against racism in maternity care #CelebratingEngagement with Sarindi Aryasinghe

So proud of the work of my PhD student, @sarindiary.bsky.social for her inspiring work addressing racism in maternity care, alongside community partners like Phayza Fudlalla, pictured with Sarindi in this report, who works with @imperialperc.bsky.social.
www.imperial.ac.uk/stories/sari...

Interesting review!

NHS official pushed to add patient data to Palantir platform whilst also advising company

A lobbyist who worked directly for Peter Mandelson, on the Palantir board, and on the board of *four* NHS trusts.

Lobbying the NHS to hand over even more patient data to Palantir.

This absolutely stinks. Get Palantir out of the NHS. Sign my petition:

you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

Well done Erin!

Man in Sicily trained his dog to illegally dump rubbish, say police City of Catania calls ruse to avoid CCTV cameras installed to stop fly-tipping ‘as cunning as it is doubly wrong’

One of the more interesting headlines of the day www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

👇🏼 the reality for tens of thousands of people with Long COVID

Sex and snacks, but no seat at the table: the role of women in Epstein’s sordid men’s club Files reveal a world of flattery and fratboy tones, where rich men are cultivated and women provide services

Epstein and his male buddies unmasked. Christ, what a sordid lot they are. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

Astounding words and performance. Take 2 mins to listen to it.

Mandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be fully exposed, campaigners warn Government faces call for transparency on former peer’s involvement amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive information

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Absolutely needs to happen…why was Mandelson organising unminuted meetings with #Palantir & the PM

I’m surprised he doesn’t just trust in god to save him…

US officially exits World Health Organization, accusing agency of straying 'from its core mission' The U.S. has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, HHS and the Department of State announced on Thursday.

While we’re all distracted by ICE, Greenland & other Trump political theater, US quietly leaves WHO & in true Trump character reneges on $270 million debt, breaking the law.. abcnews.go.com/amp/Health/u...

I like a long snout in a dog …

Yes the King Charles - cute but too brachycephalic for my liking

Are you suggesting Reya is a lap-dog? She may be a velcro-dog but doesn't quite fit on my lap, hard as she tries...!

Scoop: The leaked protocol of the CDC-funded Hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau. “This is another Tuskegee.” The protocol reveals that the trial will withhold the Hepatitis B birth dose from thousands—without placebos, without universal maternal screening, and with endpoints critics call indefensible.

Thank you, @jeremyfaust.bsky.social, for this public service; we have all wanted to see the protocol of this deeply unethical trial being funded by RFK Jr in Guinea-Bissau, I’m grateful you obtained it and have published it

insidemedicine.substack.com/p/scoop-the-...

I feel seen...

Profiling vaccine attitudes and subsequent uptake in 1·1 million people in England: a nationwide cohort study Our findings suggest that most COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy was rooted in concrete concerns that can be addressed and successfully overcome with time and increasing availability of information. These fi...

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Our latest article in @thelancet.com looks at COVID vaccine hesitancy in a large population study in the UK. Most vaccine hesitant people go on to get vaccinated.... a useful summary here in Nature. Link to the original article in reply
www.nature.com/articles/d41...

well i've been steering clear of the lido since the temperature went below 4 degrees last week. And it got lower apparently

Where were you swimming?

and one length of a 100m pool is like swimming the channel when you first do it... #tootingbeclido

Anyone else feel like we are living through Roth's The Plot Against America?

Shutting down X is no longer a matter of free speech. It is a matter of child protection.

Very sad, he was an important mentor for so many of us in public health and infectious disease.

Reya chases them if we let her out, but having seen some of the larger foxes around we try to keep her away! She’s only a little spaniel ..

Harry should come and visit us and meet them for real in our back garden..

Brighton’s historic Palace Pier up for sale as tourist numbers fall BPG hopes to find buyer for Grade II-listed structure by the summer after slump in profits and rising costs

Would help if they allowed dogs on the pier… IMHO

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...